South Korea’s Strategic Investment Surge in U.S. Industries
On Tuesday, South Korea’s cabinet gave the go-ahead for a presidential decree facilitating a substantial $350 billion strategic…
German top economists urge Merz to enact painful reforms to revive growth – POLITICO
“We know what negative consequences this will have,” she said, “It means less take-home pay. People will be…
As its firms look overseas, China overtakes US to become top foreign investor in Germany
China overtook the US to become Germany’s top single-country source of foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, a…
With China poised for record trade surplus, former Chongqing mayor calls for action
China needs a coordinated policy package of currency appreciation, tariff cuts and elevated labour benefits to rebalance its…
As Iran mulls tariffs on Hormuz internet cables, how might the fees threaten Europe?
In a new attempt to put the West under economic pressure, Iran is floating the idea of imposing…
Supply shocks weren’t random. They were strategic—and should be seen as ‘supply coercion’ instead
As the Federal Reserve considers how to respond to the latest inflationary spike, a former central banker has…
Trump’s more than 3,700 trades astonish Wall Street insiders
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosures show that he or his investment advisers made more than 3,700…
China’s Solar Boom Has Created a Massive Oversupply Problem
China has expanded its cleantech manufacturing capacity so much that industry players are searching for a way to…
Scott Bessent made a billion betting against a faked currency. On China’s, he’s silent
In 1992, a 29-year-old Scott Bessent looked at the Bank of England and saw something no one else…
Trump’s China trip could affect prices, farmers and US businesses
President Trump’s China trip could affect prices, farmers and US businesses President Trump’s diplomatic trip to China includes…
US debt exceeds GDP for first time since WW II as Fitch warns credit rating could fall further
The U.S. is now unmatched in a regrettable category. Among rich and spend-happy nations that are globally seen…
European Commission says will ‘keep our options open’ over Trump tariff threat – POLITICO
The chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee, meanwhile, called Trump’s tariff threat “unacceptable” and accused the U.S.…